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Yokozuna "Kitanoumi" Memorial Museum and Sobetsu-cho Local Archives
Overview
A must-see for all sumo fans. The museum exhibits the history of Yokozuna Kitanoumi, a native of Sobetsu Town and a great yokozuna of the Showa period, as well as valuable items related to him.
The museum also houses the "Sobetsu-cho Local History Museum," which introduces the history of Sobetsu Town. It exhibits the history and climate of the hometown, which has been built through the harsh nature and lifestyle.
Business Hours
9:00-17:00
regular closing day
Winter closure: December through the end of March
Fee
Adults 250 yen / Elementary/Junior high school students 100 yen
Group rate: Adults 20 or more: 200 yen / Elementary/Junior high school students 20 or more: 80 yen
Location
294-2 Aza-Takino-cho, Sobetsu-cho, Usu-gun, Hokkaido
スポット運営者
横綱「北の湖」記念館・壮瞥町郷土史料館
